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Tessaglia, Lega tessala. magistrates Androstenes & Aristokles. Stater Mid–late 1st century BC
Thessaly, Thessalian League – modern Thessaly, Greece
Mid–late 1st century BC, magistrates Androstenes & Aristokles
AR Stater, 23 mm, 6.42 g – Good Very Fine
Obv.: Laureate head of Zeus right, monogram behind
Rev.: ΘΕΣΣΑΛΩΝ / ΑΝΔΡΟΣΤΕΝΟΥΣ – Athena Itonia advancing right, hurling spear, shield on left arm; monogram above, ΑΠ in inner field
Ref.: BCD Thessaly II 873.3; HGC 4, 210
Provenance: Ex Nomos Obolos 38, Lot 128; ex Barry Levine Collection
Historical Context:
This Thessalian League stater was struck during the later years of the Roman Republic’s growing dominance in Greece. The League maintained a degree of autonomy, with its coinage often reflecting traditional Greek iconography. Zeus, the father of gods, emphasizes continuity of Hellenic culture, while Athena Itonia was a regional cult figure in Thessaly. Such issues highlight the persistence of local identity despite the rising influence of Rome.
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N. 100166183
Non più disponibile
Tessaglia, Lega tessala. magistrates Androstenes & Aristokles. Stater Mid–late 1st century BC
Thessaly, Thessalian League – modern Thessaly, Greece
Mid–late 1st century BC, magistrates Androstenes & Aristokles
AR Stater, 23 mm, 6.42 g – Good Very Fine
Obv.: Laureate head of Zeus right, monogram behind
Rev.: ΘΕΣΣΑΛΩΝ / ΑΝΔΡΟΣΤΕΝΟΥΣ – Athena Itonia advancing right, hurling spear, shield on left arm; monogram above, ΑΠ in inner field
Ref.: BCD Thessaly II 873.3; HGC 4, 210
Provenance: Ex Nomos Obolos 38, Lot 128; ex Barry Levine Collection
Historical Context:
This Thessalian League stater was struck during the later years of the Roman Republic’s growing dominance in Greece. The League maintained a degree of autonomy, with its coinage often reflecting traditional Greek iconography. Zeus, the father of gods, emphasizes continuity of Hellenic culture, while Athena Itonia was a regional cult figure in Thessaly. Such issues highlight the persistence of local identity despite the rising influence of Rome.
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Shipping & Packaging:
Items are packed securely and shipped with Track & Trace. Shipping only within the European Union. No shipping to the USA due to tariffs.
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